Do you want to have a beautifully lit house for Christmas but don't know how to do it? We have prepared some simple tips for you on how to install Christmas lights safely and easily. Enjoy the magic of Christmas decorations - with our guide you can do it yourself, just a few basic steps and the right equipment. The video tutorial can be found at the end of the article.
Getting started: selection and preparation
Choosing your lights. LED lights are more economical and last longer. They are available in warm white, cool white or coloured - some with a subtle flashing effect.
Measure and plan: measure the places where you want to place the lights (e.g. roof, windows, doors). Plan where you will connect the lights to an electrical socket and where you will run the cables. Start the installation at the electricity source and proceed step by step.
Safety: make sure all lights and extension cords are suitable for outdoor use and in good condition. An IP67 rating is ideal to protect both lights and cables from rain, snow and frost. Use outdoor sockets with protection and always follow the safety instructions.
Preparing to install Christmas lights
Before we begin, prepare everything needed to attach light strings, cencals or LED hoses according to the type of surface. Each type of lighting has its own specific mounting options, so let's take a look at how to fix each product correctly.
Attachment options for light chains and light chains
Fixing in wood
Steel screw hooks or eyelets are ideal for fixing lights into wood. They can stay on the house all year round when properly mounted.
Attachment to gutters
Make use of your existing eaves mounts - just tip them out, insert the light cable and put them back in.
Plastic pull-tabs
Ideal for fixing lights to railings or fences.
Sticky hooks
Suitable for smooth surfaces, moisture resistant but can damage paint when removed.
Magnetic hooks
Practical solution for steel surfaces - easy to install and remove.
Steel clamps (SS clamps)
Allow lights to be attached to steel roofs or parapets without drilling. Secure the cable with plastic tape and insert a rubber insert between the clamps to prevent damage.
LED hose attachment options
PVC clamp
Suitable for wooden surfaces, fastened with screws or nails.
Crocodile clamp
Self-adhesive clamp that simply sticks to the desired location.
PVC strip
A practical option for mounting LED hoses - the strip can be glued or screwed on and the hose can be inserted securely.
Attachment to wood - hook mounting.
Attachment of the chain with a tightening tape.
Light chain attached to the hook with a drawstring.
Attaching the chain to the gutter with a tightening tape.
Christmas lighting installation
Safety tips:
DECOLED Professional Systems
DECOLED, the Czech manufacturer of light decorations, offers a complete professional system in which you can easily connect individual light products to each other and thus adapt the Christmas lighting on your house, terrace or pergola to your intention and space.
The EASY FIX systems are designed for safe and long-term use - they have waterproof terminations and transitions that ensure reliable function for up to ten years. We recommend securing the joints of the individual segments of the light chains and centipoles with the waterproof rubber grommets included with DECOLED EASY FIX products.
We recommend using the following components:
DECOLED offers technical support to its customers. If you need advice or assistance, we will be happy to help.